F22B Turbo??? Worth it?

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 am

Don't forget that it's not about the final numbers really, if you're looking at the 200-250bhp bracket, as you say, either a Type S, or A7 engine, or an A8 with some choice mods will get you there, but an NA will drive very differently to a turbo setup.
Yes, the turbo should have more torque, but I do love the characteristics of an NA build, always on, no spooling etc, just the bloody sound of it at 8k too

Of course, your opinions may vary, just my 2p.

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:50 pm

An NA build that will rival a turbo?

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:52 pm

Donald wrote:I have a figure of around 5k in my head but who knows how helpful that is. By the time you factor in tuning and engine management you're already over

BrettGee wrote:5K?... Think I'll stick with the Type S plan..

Merlin wrote:Power is not cheap in Preludes. For comparison a good NA build will be in the region of £10K.

What I said was for comparison, ie comparing it to a turbo setup.

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:56 pm

The point I was trying to get over was that forced induction will give more power for less money. NA is the expensive way of doing it.

craig_jdm · Post by **craig_jdm** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:02 pm

I also think that time to spool isnt really a problem with the size of turbo you will be using on a f22 unless its big big power your after they will be spooled by 2500 rpm and give a good solid boost to redline this is making food for thought on my part hmmm

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:16 pm

craig_jdm wrote:I also think that time to spool isnt really a problem with the size of turbo you will be using on a f22 unless its big big power your after they will be spooled by 2500 rpm and give a good solid boost to redline this is making food for thought on my part hmmm

All fair.
It comes down to taste really. For me personally, the Prelude and a lot of Hondas for that matter are about a gem of an NA engine, that revs high and produces well above average power for it size.
I wanted to keep that ethic, and just capitalise on it. I'm not against turbos at all, to me going NA just felt a bit more in keeping with the car and 'cohesive' to the drive, if that makes any sense at all?!

craig_jdm · Post by **craig_jdm** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 2:23 pm

Yeh I totally get what you mean they have different power deliveries and the extra torque from a turbo can cause understeer on fwd set ups when trying to put power down exiting corners everything is personal choice in this game or we would all be building the same car

Dino · Post by **Dino** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 2:27 pm

http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=274259

Heres my mates old accord turbo with f22.
Gives you an idea of possibilities.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 2:46 pm

was a nice looking car wonder where it is now or if its survived

Dino · Post by **Dino** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 2:52 pm

Its had a few owners now. Not sure if its still around.